Most of us don’t have tons of time nor the inclination to iron, steam, or otherwise maintain our clothes and keep them stored properly. Here are 9 tips that make it easy to care for your wardrobe.
9 WARDROBE CARETIPS
Jackets, dresses and blouses get the hanging treatment while sweaters, jeans, tees and other knitwear can be folded and stacked.
1. Hanging vs. Folding
Jewelry armoires and over-the-door jewelry organizers work wellto save space.
2. Jewelry Storage
Scarfs and belts can be organized on an over-the-door rack and shoes and handbags can be stored on shoe racks.
3. Storge for Accessories
Heavily beaded or embellished pieces should be folded and laid flat. Wrapping heirloom items in acid-free tissue paper can help protect them further.
4. Care forSpecial Items
Swapping out your wardrobe and shifting the items you need to the front every season can keep things organized.
5. Store Clothing By Season
Drying your clothes maydamage delicate items and decrease their lifespan. A drying rack is energy-efficient and safer for your clothing.
6. Air Dry Your Clothes
Some items don’t need to be washed every time you wear them, like jeans or jackets and sweaters that you wear on top of other pieces such as a t-shirt.
7. Don’t Overwash Your Clothes
A tee with a favorite graphic, anything with embroidery or other trim can benefit from being turned inside out before you toss it in the washing machine.
8. Wash Clothing Inside Out
While dry-clean only meansexactly that for lacy or beaded items you can often hand wash in many cases.Use gentle soaps for delicates and cashmere.